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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 573.18 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 573.18 and 162.82 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 573.18 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/573.18 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 573.18 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 93,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,325.17/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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